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Ancient Middle East


Oriental Antiquities.



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A supply ship. On deck, the captain is haranguing a crew of Canaanites. Painted wood, 12th Dynasty (2000-1785 BCE), Middle Kingdom, Egypt.
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A supply ship. On deck, the captain is haranguing a crew of Can...

Pharaoh Sheshonq's (945-924 BCE) victories over the Israelites and Canaanites. Bubastis Portal of the 22nd Dynasty, 3rd Intermediate Period. Temple of Karnak, Egypt.
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Pharaoh Sheshonq's (945-924 BCE) victories over the Israelites and Canaa...

Sword with the name of Merneptah, Ugarit, from the living quarters of the eastern palace. Late middle Syrian period (Merneptah: 1213-1204 BCE) Bronze, L: 74,4 cm Inv. S 3591
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Sword with the name of Merneptah, Ugarit, from the living quarters...

Syrian tribute-bearers. Thebes, tomb of Menkheperrasonb, No.68. Period of Tuthmosis III (1475-1448 BCE) Ancient Egyptian Paintings selected,copied & described by Nina M.Davies; plate XXIV
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Syrian tribute-bearers. Thebes, tomb of Menkhepe...

Syrians grovelling at the feet of Amenophis III. Thebes, tomb of an unknown official, No.58 Period of Amenophis III (1411-1375 BCE) Ancient Egyptian Paintings selected,copied & described by Nina M.Davies; plate LX
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Syrians grovelling at the feet of Amenophis III. Thebes, tomb of an unkno...

Seated woman (goddess?), limestone. H: 20 cm
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Seated woman (goddess?), limestone. H: 20 cm

Tombsteles with eyes, dedicated to HMYL and HMYT, Limestone, H: 34 cm Inv. SEM 34
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Tombsteles with eyes, dedicated to HMYL and HMYT, Limestone, H: 34 cm...

Face on a tombstone. Alabaster, H:35 cm Inv. SEM 114-116
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Face on a tombstone. Alabaster, H:35 cm...

Head from a tombstone. Alabaster, H: 30 cm
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Head from a tombstone. Alabaster, H: 30 cm

Hook with snake's head. Bronze Inv. SEM 138
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Hook with snake's head. Bronze...

Piece of architecture with rams. Limestone Inv. SEM 123
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Piece of architecture with rams. Limestone...

The inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describes the battle of Kadesh against the Hittites; Ramses II claimed a decisive victory, as did the Hittites, and the campaign was probably drawn. The fortified Egyptian camp. 19th dynasty.
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The inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describes...